A threatening meteor for cardiac surgeons: anomalous left main coronary origin in type A aortic dissection

Abstract

We present the case of a type A aortic dissection originating from the right coronary ostium and an intraoperative diagnosis of the entire coronary artery system originating from a single right-sided coronary ostium.

Editorial: Novel insights into aortic arch repair

“…On the other direction, it exists a “real world” aortic arch surgery made of emergent procedures, complex anatomy, lack of hybrid operative room, redo intervention, congenital conditions, and collagenopathies to deal with ( Carrel et al ) ( 4 , 5 ). In this context, Tirone-David expresses concerns that aortic arch replacement is not appropriate for the “general cardiac surgeon” ( 6 ).…”